Many
centuries ago Maori came by canoe to the island to harvest
shellfish and mutton birds, traditions still carried out today
by local iwi. They named the island Rakiura - 'Land of the
Glowing Skies' as it is renowned for its lingering sunsets
of summer and the aurora of winter. The Rakiura Track is one of New Zealand’s Great Walks. The loop track traverses country with a rich diversity of trees, ferns, and perching orchids. Along the way visit many historical sites with the chance to see a variety of sea and forest birds. The circuit follows the coast, climbs over a 300 metre high forested ridge, and skirts the sheltered shores of Paterson Inlet.

Paterson Inlet from Lookout Tower

Guided Walk - 3 nights from $1 295Our four day all inclusive guided walk starts in Invercargill with a short flight to Halfmoon Bay and your first night. Next morning we walk through the “chain” around Lee Bay and Maori Beach to Port William Hut for the night. Climbing across the summit ridge we reach the North Arm Hut sited on the shore of Paterson Inlet.The last day takes us around the shores of Paterson Inlet emerging at the sheltered bays of Kidney Fern Arm and Kaipipi Bay, following the former Kaipipi Road back to Halfmoon Bay. Return to Invercargill in the evening.For
a detailed itinerary and complete list of what is included
in your Rakiura Track Guided Walk click
here.

Freedom Plus - 3 nights from $445

The Freedom
Plus package starts in Invercargill with a short flight to Stewart Island and your first night in Halfmoon Bay. The next 3 day loop track walk takes you along coast through bush and

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